Dietetic Assistant- Waukesha Memorial Hospital- Part Time, AM and PM Rotations

The Dietetic Assistant performs a variety of operational and clerical tasks to assure optimal nutritional care to patients, and acts as a communication link between hospital patients, nursing units and the Food and Nutrition Services Department.

Responsibilities

• Works with EMR (electronic medical record) and hospital room service system to get the most recent diet information on each patient.
• Monitors EMR to make sure all food allergy information has entered the hospital room service system.
• Processes new diets and changes as required in a timely manner.
• Promptly answers/responds to phone calls/voice mail in order to accurately assist the caller.
• Guides patients on menu selection with regards to dietary restrictions.
• Tracks patients’ carbohydrate counts and sodium levels based on prescribed dietary restrictions.
• Ensures accuracy of room trays by checking/read‑back selections to patients.
• Updates pertinent menu and nourishment orders with care and accuracy.
• Answers general questions on approved diets.
• Notifies the Clinical Dietitian of patients who have diet questions and/or who are not following prescribed diet.
• Clarifies diet orders with the dietitian or nursing staff if not clearly understood.
• Utilizes Microsoft Excel software.
• Performs data entry tasks as assigned.
• Completes basic food preparatory tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• 2–4 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office Suite.

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Why Join ProHealth Care

We have nearly 5,000 dedicated clinical and non‑clinical employees and physicians who work together every day to serve the health and well‑being of our community. At ProHealth Care everyone contributes to the care our patients receive, and everyone is treated with kindness and respect in our welcoming environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Opportunity for professional career growth
• Generous PTO
• Choices in insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Immediate 401(k) match
• Discounted tickets to various entertainment, social, and sporting events